Dining

Landmark's Fine-Casual Concept Delivers Food Worthy of a Full-Serve Restaurant

A first meal at Landmark comes not without a certain amount of awkward pressure. Moments after crossing the threshold, a diner finds him or herself in an inescapable line bound for the counter, where an order-taker awaits with flinty attention.

By Douglas Trattner 06/20/2018

Dining Lead

Luna Bakery and Cafe's New Moreland Hills Location Opens This Sunday

Update: The short wait is over. After announcing plans in December for a second outpost in Moreland Hills, Luna will open its doors at 34105...

By Douglas Trattner Jun 22, 2018 12:19 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites Luna Bakery & Cafe Bridget Thibeault

16-Bit Bar + Arcade Celebrates Go Skateboarding Day with a Special Tournament

On Sunday, 16-Bit Bar + Arcade in Lakewood celebrates Go Skateboarding Day with a skate tournament for kids of all ages. The grand prize is...

By Jeff Niesel Jun 22, 2018 12:02 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites 16 Bit Bar + Arcade Lakewood Summer Shorty Days

Warehouse District Mainstay Liquid to Close After 24 Years; Will Reopen as New Concept in Late Summer

“We are closing as Liquid for good after next Saturday and we’re taking the summer to gut, remodel, rebrand and rename the space,” says...

By Douglas Trattner Jun 21, 2018 12:27 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites liquid warehouse district

Rising Grill Korean BBQ Opens in Former Seoul Hot Pot Spot

Chalk up another win for Cleveland’s Asiatown neighborhood. As of May 14, the space long occupied by Seoul Hot Pot – and briefly occupied...

By Douglas Trattner Jun 20, 2018 11:37 am

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Daisy’s Ice Cream in Slavic Village to Reopen on the First Day of Summer

You couldn’t pick a more appropriate opening day for Daisy’s Ice Cream (5614 Fleet Ave., 216-727-1935) than the first day of summer. Walter Hyde,...

By Douglas Trattner Jun 20, 2018 10:19 am

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Swensons Drive-In Eyeing New Location in Strongsville

The Cleveland-area cheeseburger news just keeps getting juicier, as Swensons Drive-in is considering opening yet another of its restaurants on the west side, this...

By Laura Morrison Jun 19, 2018 1:40 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites Swensons. westside cheeseburgers

Celebrate the First Day of Summer with Free Ice Cream on Public Square

Turns out that the state of Michigan wants you to come visit sometime this summer. So bad in fact that the Pure Michigan advertising campaign is...

By Laura Morrison Jun 18, 2018 5:00 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites free ice cream Public Square

Trio in Tremont to Open in Former Bac Asian Bistro Spot on June 21

Back in March, we reported on the imminent closure of Bac Asian Bistro (and forthcoming opening of Ninja City in Detroit Shoreway) and chef...

By Douglas Trattner Jun 14, 2018 2:12 pm

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CWRU Students Helped Matt Vann transform the Jolly Scholar from a Campus Bar to a Fully Functioning Brewery

"We're hidden pretty good," says Matt Vann, owner of the Jolly Scholar. "I always say that we're the hardest brewery in Cleveland to find." Jolly...

By Douglas Trattner Jun 13, 2018

Dining Lead

Popular Koko Bakery to Open Full-Service Café in Adjacent Space

As Cleveland’s Asian community continues to grow, so too does the number of authentic dining options in and around Asiatown. One of the newest...

By Douglas Trattner Jun 12, 2018 10:01 am

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites koko bakery koko cafe asiatown

Hatfield's Goode Grub Express Now Open in Old Cleveland Pickle Spot

Hatfield's Goode Grub Express opened its doors in the old Cleveland Pickle spot last week and is now serving up southern-infused sandwiches and sides...

By Vince Grzegorek Jun 11, 2018 4:30 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites Dining Food Hatfield's Cleveland Pickle

Cleveland Summer Beerfest Adds Brews Cruise to Lineup This Weekend

Cleveland just can't get enough beer it seems, and this weekend the summer version of the Cleveland Beerfest returns to Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica....

By Laura Morrison Jun 11, 2018 4:12 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites Cleveland Summer Beerfest Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica

Iconic Cleveland Bar Flannery’s Irish Pub Sold to New Local Owners

Since 1997, long before East Fourth Street was a bustling entertainment district, Flannery’s Irish Pub (323 Prospect Ave., 216-781-7782) has been providing good cheer...

By Douglas Trattner Jun 8, 2018 11:27 am

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Tickets on Sale for Autism Speaks Chefs Gala Starring Michael Symon

This is an “on” year for the Cleveland Autism Speaks Chefs Gala, a biennial event at the Cleveland Museum of Art hosted by celebrity...

By Douglas Trattner Jun 5, 2018 10:52 am

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The NBA Finals Visitor Guide to Cleveland Food

Yes, we've heard, NBA writers, staff, Warriors' fans and everyone else descending upon our dear city for the Finals. You're sick of coming to...

By Brett Zelman Jun 4, 2018 6:16 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites Food Downtown NBA Finals

Arcadian Space in Gordon Square Has Been Claimed by Blue Habanero Mexican

Cleveland diners watched for three long years as management methodically transformed the old City Grill at W. 65th and Detroit into Arcadian, a contemporary...

By Douglas Trattner Jun 4, 2018 4:46 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites Tres Potrillos arcadian mexican food tacos

Tributary at Detroit Shoreway/Ohio City Border Opens Tomorrow, June 5

Back in January, we shared John Burens' plans to open a "neighborhood bar" in a former art gallery at the border of Detroit Shoreway and Ohio...

By Douglas Trattner Jun 4, 2018 3:12 pm

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Mad Mac's Now Serving Up Hearty Mac and Cheese in Lakewood

Mad Mac's, a new macaroni and cheese joint brought to you by the people behind Yuzu, opened last Wednesday in the old O'Tooles Pub space...

By Laura Morrison May 31, 2018 3:26 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites Mad Mac's mac and cheese Lakewood restaurant Yuzu

Chagrin River Diner to Join Downtown Willoughby Dining Scene on June 11

On Monday, June 11, the Chagrin River Diner (4099 Erie St., 440-527-8452) will officially join the downtown Willoughby dining scene. Partners Kirk Swanson and...

By Douglas Trattner May 30, 2018 12:10 pm

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Ushabu's New 13-Course Tasting Menu is a Michelin-Star-Worthy Adventure Through Cleveland and Japan

Tasting menu protocol practically dictates that diners will advance along a predictable course that steadily builds in flavor, intensity and drama until the apogee, at...

By Douglas Trattner May 30, 2018

Dining Lead

We All Win Free Taco Bell if Cavs Beat Golden State on the Road

We can debate the merits of Taco Bell's Doritos Locos Tacos all day long (obviously, they're delicious though), because what's important is we'll soon...

By Laura Morrison May 29, 2018 11:48 am

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